Philip Griffin,18, dies; son of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Griffin

11/24/2017, 2:14 p.m.

He was 18 and a June graduate of the Richmond Career Education and Employment Academy.

His family described him as “a bright shining light of love and joy as he warmed everyone’s heart with his big smile and his generous hugs.” He participated in Jacob’s Chance Buddy Ball for children, teens and young adults with special needs.

Survivors include his parents, Dr. Griffin, a well-known periodontist, and Ingrid W. “Indy” Brunson-Griffin, a social worker for Richmond Public Schools; his brother, Barry Griffin Jr.; and his sister, Alliyah Griffin.